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Tyson Barrie content to fly under the radar for now with Maple Leafs

TORONTO - In most cities and on most teams, acquiring a dynamic offensive defenceman in a blockbuster trade would dominate training camp chatter and make waves on opening night. Tyson Barrie...

Oct 03, 2019

Calgary Flames extend contract of general manager Brad Treliving

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames announced a multi-year contract extension for general manager Brad Treliving just hours before the team played its season opener Thursday. The 50-year-old from Penticton, ...

Oct 03, 2019

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Adam Larsson sidelined with foot injury

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed defenceman Adam Larsson on long-term injured reserve with a foot injury. Larsson was hurt in the first period of Wednesday night's season-opening win against...

Oct 03, 2019

Yanks’ Paxton to start opener vs Twins, Sabathia off roster

NEW YORK - Canadian James Paxton will start the New York Yankees' AL Division Series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, and 39-year-old left-hander CC Sabathia will not be included on...

Oct 03, 2019

Kubalik eyes dream debut as Blackhawks play Flyers in Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Czech winger Dominik Kubalik has waited six years for a chance to play in the NHL. He never expected his debut would take place at home. The 24-year-old Kubalik is set to play...

Oct 03, 2019

Roger Taillibert, designer of Montreal's Olympic Stadium, dead at 93

MONTREAL - Roger Taillibert, the architect who designed Montreal's Olympic Stadium, has died at the age of 93. The renowned French architect also created the Parc des Princes stadium in Pari...

Oct 03, 2019

Sharks F Kane suspended for 3 games for abuse of official

NEW YORK - San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been suspended for the first three games of the season for abuse of an official. The punishment handed out Tuesday comes after a run-in Kane had wit...

Oct 03, 2019

Winnipeg Jets centre Bryan Little sidelined with concussion

Winnipeg Jets centre Bryan Little has been diagnosed with a concussion. Little is in concussion protocol after taking a hit from Luke Kunin of the Minnesota Wild in a pre-season game on Sunday. The 31...

Oct 03, 2019

Canadiens keep Nick Suzuki, Cale Fleury while sending Ryan Poehling to AHL

BROSSARD, Que. - Highly-regarded Montreal Canadiens prospects Nick Suzuki and Cale Fleury have made the club's opening-night roster, while young forward Ryan Poehling will start the season i...

Oct 03, 2019

Winnipeg Jets try to put early adversity behind them as season opener looms

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets will soon find out if dealing with some early adversity has harmed or helped them. Training camp started without restricted free-agent goal scorers Patrik Laine and Kyle C...

Oct 03, 2019